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Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,775

Buick Encore   
Difference: $807

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,001

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $24,365
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $23,390
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Remote start 450 450  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 140
Cargo net 70 70  
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Premium Group     6,150
Navigation system     495
Sunroof     900
Cargo tray     110
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Roof rack crossbars     245
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Remote start 337 337  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 127
Cargo net 45 45  
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Premium Group     5,904
Navigation system     450
Sunroof     819
Cargo tray     100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Roof rack crossbars     223
Options (change) 3,337 4,132 8,435
Options (change) 2,678 3,341 7,982
Destination 850 850 975
Total Price $34,582 $38,377 $33,775
Total Invoice $32,001 $35,418 $32,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,706
Model Year201620162018
ModelOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18215/55-18
Total Price$34,582$38,377$33,775
Adjustments for Features-1,470-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,112$34,557$33,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$32,001$35,418$32,347
Adjustments for Features-1,360-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,641$31,893$32,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,252$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201620162018
ModelOutbackOutbackEncore
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,110$8,460$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,360-3,5250

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20162018
ModelOutbackEncore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in100.6 in
Length189.6 in168.4 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height66.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested299067%
Total Not Requested144033%

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